​Sustainability Achievements​ ​​

• Achieve LEED Gold certification and also achieve Green Globe 3Globe certification.

• Reduce energy consumption by 30% below the ASHRAE standard

• All building utilities, electricity, water, steam, chilled water, will be metered

• Install Energy Star rated equipment where possible

• Utilizes Photovoltaic technology

• Utilizes LED lighting  for exterior and task lighting

• Utilizes automatic dimming controls, daylight sensors, occupancy sensors and provides manual lighting controls and appropriate glare controls

• Incorporates chilled beam HVAC technologies

• Incorporates geothermal heating and cooling through the use of  ground source heat pumps

• At least 2.5% of the building total energy use will be from renewable sources

• Reduce water use by 30% below current codes

• Eliminate domestic water use for irrigation through xeriscaping

• Install low flow, WaterSense Labeled plumbing fixtures, low flow toilets, low flow urinals, faucet aerators, and low flow motion-sensing lavatory fixtures

• Increase outdoor air ventilation rates 30% above ASHRAE minimum

• Building systems and equipment will be commissioned by an independent third party commissioning team

• Eliminates the use of volatile organic compounds and ozone depleting substances

• Approximately 20% of the total value of the materials used in the project, based on cost, will include recycled content material

• Wood used in the project will come from certified sources

• Project will recycle more than 75% of its construction waste

• Will incorporate  Green Roofs at roof-top overhangsEncourages the use of alternative transportation by providing bicycle storage and changing rooms/showers​

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